Opinel Parallele 5-Piece Knife Set with Block – $90.00 On Sale (Save $160)
Buy the Opinel Parallele 5-Piece Chef Knife Set with Block online for $90.00, slashed from $250.00 – a $160 discount that makes this the best value full kitchen set online. It's the right pick for home cooks upgrading from starter knives to a complete, French-made cutlery collection.
What Knives Are Included – and Is It Worth Buying?
The set covers every core task: a Paring Knife for peeling and detail work, a Carving Knife for roasts, a Santoku for slicing and dicing, a wide Chef Knife for all-purpose prep, and a serrated Bread Knife (boning versatile) for crusty loaves and tomatoes. Yes – the serrated bread knife is included. At $18 per knife plus the block, it's worth buying for anyone who cooks regularly.
Are Opinel Parallele Knives Good Quality?
Yes. Parallele blades are durable stainless steel with half-tang construction, comfortable handles, and edges that hold sharpness with normal care – French craftsmanship at a mid-range price, now at an entry-level price during this sale.
Does the Set Include a Serrated Bread Knife?
Yes. The serrated blade handles bread and soft-skinned produce without crushing.
Care and Sharpening
Hand wash and dry every knife immediately – never the dishwasher. Hone regularly with a honing steel and sharpen with a whetstone or pull-through sharpener at a 15–20° angle.
Specifications
- Brand: Opinel (France)
- Series: Parallele
- Set: Paring, Carving, Santoku, Chef, Bread/Boning knives (5 pieces)
- Construction: Half tang, stainless steel, serrated bread blade
- Storage: Compact beechwood block
Compare and Alternatives
Compared to the olive-wood Trio Parallele set (3 knives), this 5-piece block set adds carving, santoku, and bread knives plus storage. Compared to premium forged lines like Les Forgés 1890, Parallele uses half-tang stainless at a fraction of the price – ideal for everyday home kitchens.
Price and Deal Value
$90.00 is 64% off – the deepest discount in this category. Stack coupon BENCH10 for 10% more and get free shipping on orders over $45.
